Our Veterinary Blog in Granger, IN

Probably everyone who owns a cat has lamented their treatment of the Christmas tree each year at the holidays. Cats love to attack things that move and are shiny, and the Christmas tree is just full of things to bother and play with. Cats also love to climb things, and the Christmas tree just begs…

While many pet owners do not think that their dog will like a crate, this is actually one of the places that most dogs feel safe and secure. In high-drive animals, a crate can be a good place for a dog who needs to calm down, rest, or just disengage from an unwanted behavior as…

Pet care has never been better, and one of the emerging beneficial supportive care options for pet owners is dog physical therapy. This style of care has been shown to have benefits in human populations for years but has only recently begun to be used to help dogs with physical discomfort, recovery from injuries, and…

Many dog owners are aware that their dogs can get heatstroke, but they are not as familiar with the concept that their dogs could get frostbite. It can be easy to assume that dogs are impervious to the cold, particularly if you have a breed of dog that would traditionally live in cold climates like…

If you have never owned a cat that drools, you might be worried if you notice this behavior. There are a few reasons that your cat might be drooling, but only a few of these reasons are cause for concern. Drooling can actually be part of the normal behavior of a cat under certain circumstances.…

Feeding your dog table scraps is not typically a good idea, but there are occasions when people want to treat their dogs to human food. It can seem safe to feed your pet meat products that you can safely eat, but there are some meats that humans can eat that dogs should not consume large…

Dogs need to be hydrated to avoid getting heatstroke. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood health risks for dogs, and many owners are not aware that their dog can get heatstroke without proper access to water when it is hot out. Dogs are not that effective at cooling themselves off, and when they…

Everyone who owns a cat knows that sometimes cats can vomit. This can be a normal part of your cat dealing with hairballs, but there are times when cat vomiting can be a concern. Many owners are not sure when to be concerned about cat vomiting. This is a reasonable thing to be a bit…

We all love to think of our dogs as part of the family, and it can be easy to attribute human behaviors and mental processes to our dogs. This can be a common reason that people believe that dogs can see the full range of colors that are offered on the color wheel. What is…

Cat urine is one of the most distinctive smells around, and no one wants their home to smell like it. This can be a real problem if you have a cat that struggles with spraying. This behavior can be one of the most frustrating issues that you can run into with a male cat, and…